MaCCNO works to support and strengthen New Orleans's cultural communities. We use a three-fold structure that includes: ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY MaCCNO serves as a connector and capacity builder by providing fiscal agency and sponsorship services; grant writing assistance; connections to fiscal management services; coaching and assistance interacting with elected officials and city government, and more. We work to ensure everyone has the skills and connections they need to thrive. POLICY CHANGE AND ADVOCACY We work with the cultural community to change local ordinances and policies to build creative and financial opportunity. Most recently, this was the legalization of outdoor live music and entertainment and an ordinance that sets a minimum wage of $200/hr per musicians at city funded events DIRECT ASSISTANCE Working through existing neighborhood and cultural networks, we provide emergency disaster relief grants, connections to legal services, mediation, and more. Post COVID and Hurricane Ida, we distributed nearly 1000 grants totaling over $350,000. For more information, please visit maccno.com